European heavyweights Barcelona believe Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta could find it hard to turn them down if they make him an offer, according to ESPN.
The Catalan giants are in the market for a new manager as Xavi Hernandez will be leaving at the end of the season.
Roberto De Zerbi has been seen as a potential option at the Nou Camp but they do not want to pay the €15m release clause in his Brighton contract.
Arteta rejected speculation over his future at Arsenal earlier...